You don’t become an NBA champion five times in 16 years without fully understanding the benefits of teamwork and relentless defense. Ron Harper recognized instantly as a rookie that doing the little things right separates good players from legends, turning a routine defensive possession into a pure hustle play. Eyeing a teammate in the post who drew the unfortunate assignment of guarding a Boston Celtics legend, Harper’s basketball instincts take over, drifting into the low block with unselfish help defense and swatting the shot from behind. Harper made significant impacts on both ends, finishing with 30 points, seven rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and a steal on January 16, 1987. · Jan 16, 1987